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B130 NGW

1985 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,425 mi
Last recorded76,425 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Golf98,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB130 NGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2010 76,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to both rear wheel arch lips

engine slightly poor running when cold

exhaust rubbers in poor condtion

play in top shock mounts front

slight play in rear wheel bearing n/s

Pass 13 Mar 2009 69,495 miles

Drivers seatbelt poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,856 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 56,639 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,459 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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B130 NGW is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 98,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B130 NGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B130 NGW registered?

B130 NGW is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 1985.

Is B130 NGW safe to buy?

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